I just posted an actual play report over on RPG.net for my first session of an ongoing SotC game. Here's the link, for anyone who wants to read it: ...
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Fred Hicks
iago23
Nov 3, 2007 10:37 pm
... Ah, I see. I had approved this because I thought it might be Fate or Evil Hat relevant. If it isn't, I'm gonna have to ask that this thread be shut down...
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arsfourth
Nov 3, 2007 9:32 pm
*.wps files are in MS Works format and are not especially compatible with other, common programs. After skimming the document, it seems to bear a very strong...
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David Hoberman
dphoberman
Nov 3, 2007 8:38 pm
Is this based off the FATE system? If not, I'm not sure this is the right venue. David...
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lunch4worms
Nov 3, 2007 7:28 pm
I'd love to give it a read, but I have no program that will open "wps" files. Can you please repost in a more universal format, like PDF? Thanks! --P...
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Fred Hicks
iago23
Nov 3, 2007 6:50 pm
Exactly. With the right application of stunts to one of your top three skills, and even with some of the core trappings of skills, nearly every SOTC PC should...
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mgagan1
Nov 3, 2007 6:17 pm
Great advice and thread. I'll just add that a bookish Academic type with the "It's Academic" Stunt is a great asset in a fight, particularly when the...
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kevinryanvt
Nov 3, 2007 5:41 pm
I've written an RPG which I'm hoping makes gaming very easy, balanced and fun. I'm looking for feedback on it, and encourage folks to drop me a line. The...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 3, 2007 4:21 pm
... feedback. Excellent point, Daniel. Seems like sometimes the only time people offer feedback on anything is when they're unhappy! If you enjoy the fruits...
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Manveru
j0vin
Nov 3, 2007 2:39 am
... That's such a great example, it deserves .... *pounce* a WIKIIIIIIIII! *gives a WIKIIIIIII!, using his thumb too*...
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Jetan
jetan888
Nov 2, 2007 10:01 pm
Absolutely. It is nice that most characters could add a "combat skill" by instead adding a stunt that allows them to use another skill for combat in...
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djc30@...
djczen
Nov 2, 2007 9:54 pm
From: "David Hoberman" <hoberman@...> ... Yeah, I don't see the razor-sharp cards falling under Gambling, either (as a roll - it's way cool for a...
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David Hoberman
dphoberman
Nov 2, 2007 9:30 pm
See, to me this wouldn't work, because Gambling is all about reading people and taking chances - this would be something covered under the stunt that lets you...
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Jetan
jetan888
Nov 2, 2007 9:22 pm
Yes! the original comments certainly got me thinking of a God of Gambles type character....
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Palmer
palmerofthet...
Nov 2, 2007 9:07 pm
... Four words answers this. Razor sharp throwing cards. ==================== I am Palmer, Squishy of Squishies. Look upon my bulk, ye mighty, and giggle...
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Daniel M. Perez
halwhitewyrm
Nov 2, 2007 8:47 pm
First of all, thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you like The Digital Front and that you support podcasts in general. I didn't think you were critical (well,...
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etmikem
Nov 2, 2007 8:14 pm
Daniel/Roger; I hope I did not come across as being too critical of the recorded session podcasts out there - perhaps I was being a bit dramatic (in a pulp...
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etmikem
Nov 2, 2007 8:11 pm
Daniel/Roger; I hope I did not come across as being too critical of the recorded session pod casts out there - perhaps I was being a bit dramatic (in a pulp...
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Daniel M. Perez
halwhitewyrm
Nov 2, 2007 5:47 pm
Whatever podcast it was you listened to, do go and tell them your feedback. Trust me on this, we always want to get feedback. You won't discourage anyone. ... ...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 2, 2007 5:17 pm
... Yeah, that's fair enough. I kinda consider that sort of thing an 'advanced' player technique. There's also the danger that a player will really get...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 2, 2007 5:15 pm
... Awww, thanks Fred. I'm still tidying things up a bit but I'll get them over there eventually. Cheers, Roger...
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Katrin Schemmann & Ra...
ralfxwagner
Nov 2, 2007 5:00 pm
Hi, thanks for your post. I simply love the advice you're giving. That's the spirit! (pun intended) -- ======================================= Katrin Schemmann...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 2, 2007 4:55 pm
... Thanks, Doug! Hope it helps some people out. ... It does seem fairly common. I think players end up with a distorted impression of "What's the absolute...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 2, 2007 4:50 pm
... Thanks, Mike! Much appreciated. ... Well... yeah; I don't want to come down too hard on these guys. I don't want to discourage anyone from podcasting...
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Fred Hicks
iago23
Nov 2, 2007 2:53 pm
These bullet points need a place on the wiki, no? :) (They're fantastic.) Fred ... -- Fred Hicks Evil Hat Productions - www.evilhat.com Indie Press Revolution...
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djc30@...
djczen
Nov 2, 2007 2:36 pm
Well put. There's really only one thing in there I'd disagree with or reword: From: "merc_hg_80" <merc_hg_80@...> ... Personally, I love how the conflict...
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douglaedtke@...
caffeineboy_1
Nov 2, 2007 2:13 pm
This is great advice! In my regular group there are a few guys I've had to strongarm and cajole into trying SotC/FATE against their natural inclinations. They...
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etmikem
Nov 2, 2007 10:42 am
Excellent post, and 100% on the nose! I can only repeat that fact that I too have listen to a 1/2 dozen podcasts with actual play and found myself on the verge...
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merc_hg_80
Nov 2, 2007 4:34 am
I've played the game a couple times now and listened to hours and hours of Actual Play, and I've noticed a few trends in the way some people tend to play the...
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Bill Burdick
zotimersnerd
Nov 1, 2007 2:58 pm
We played our third game Tuesday night. We're using the mashup from the wiki with Questers of the Middle Realms. Using consequences RAW from SotC doesn't...
